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MJ Masonry
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had 165 feet of stone wall repair and a new retaining wall built. The men were very hard, talented workers. True craftsmen. Everything looks better than I could even imagine. We have a few more projects and I will definitely be calling MJ Masonry again."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Torres Masonry, Inc.
4.9(
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Brick and Stone Flatwork - RepairBrick, Stone or Block Wall - RepairRetaining Wall - Install+1 more

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his team did a great job on the step repairs at our church. He was responsive and dependable. Finished the job on time. No surprises. I recommend Torres Masonry."
Response time2 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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J. Truscott Masonry Services
4.9(
13
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Brick or Stone - Tuck-pointingBrick or Stone Siding: Repair or Partially ReplaceBrick or Stone - Tuckpointing - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jeremy did a thorough and quality repair on a challenging chimney leak that was a challenge for others to permanently resolve. He is a skilled craftsmen that does high quality work as contracted and scheduled. He also communicates clearly and frequently on the status of the work he performs."
Re-pointing stone foundation
Repointed stone foundatioin
Repointing Historic Masonry
Repointing historic masonry
repointing

+156

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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AC Stonework's
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Brick, Stone or Block Wall - InstallBrick and Stone Patios, Walks, and Steps - InstallBrick or Stone - Tuck-pointing

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AC Stoneworks were awesome! We had them build a paver patio for us. Their pricing is very reasonable and they were responsive, efficient, and friendly. They suggested some excellent ideas during the quoting phase, and were happy to make some adjustments during the work phase. Great to work with!"
Outdoor Kitchen
Front View
Driveway View
Custom Stone Patio
Custom Stone Patio

+11

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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M & L LANDSCAPING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC
4.9(
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Retaining Wall - InstallBrick or Stone Siding: Install or Completely Replace - For Business

Serving Shirley, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are very pleased with Leo and his team. They replaced our old concrete walkway with a beautiful stone and brick walkway. They were so professional, talented and turn around time between the free quote and the project being done was about a month. Highly recommended"
M & L LANDSCAPING
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Masonry questions, answered by experts

You should generally drill into the mortar joints when installing shutters on brick. Mortar is softer, which makes drilling easier and puts less strain on your tools. It also lowers the risk of cracking a brick—something that’s a lot harder to fix. Mortar holds fasteners well enough for standard shutters, and if you ever need to patch the holes later, it’s a much simpler job than dealing with damaged brick. Just keep in mind that if your mortar joints are too thin or the hardware calls for brick anchoring, you'll need to check the manufacturer’s recommendations and adjust accordingly.

Drilling into brick or mortar requires the use of a masonry drill bit. Masonry drill bits appear similar to standard drill bits except for the leading tip of the bit. The tip has a bulky carbide arrow-shaped end slightly larger than the rest of the bit shaft. Standard or high-speed drill bits designed for making holes in wood or metal don’t have the ruggedness or design shape you need to drill into brick. They may not go through the brick at all, and if they do, they’re more likely to overheat, crack, or dull before you finish drilling.

You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven’s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven.

The material you use depends on how hard-wearing your steps need to be and what you want them to look like. The most common stone for exterior steps is bluestone. It’s hard-wearing and durable, and bluestone steps cost between $15 and $30 per linear foot. Limestone is also a popular option and is mid-range, costing $25 to $50 per linear foot. You should always consider the specific requirements of your project before ordering any materials.

Yes, you can do German schmear on stone. You can account for the more textured and rough surface of stone by using a large paintbrush instead of a putty knife. A brush allows you to drag mortar across the stone to get it into all the cracks and crevices. However, a brush will cover more of the surface, so you may need a wet sponge to scrub excess mortar and expose more of your stone.

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